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The owner wished to build a museum of his own making, where he could proudly display his extensive art collection in an exhibit that would never close.
The owner wished to build a museum of his own making, where he could proudly display his extensive art collection in an exhibit that would never close.
A large sculpture made of weathered metal stands in the home’s central yard.
A large sculpture made of weathered metal stands in the home’s central yard.
The Island House is set on a 1.2-acre plot of land in Nordelta, about 25 miles outside of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The Island House is set on a 1.2-acre plot of land in Nordelta, about 25 miles outside of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The Island House’s large, grassy backyard overlooks a nearby lake ringed with trees.
The Island House’s large, grassy backyard overlooks a nearby lake ringed with trees.
At 16,700 square feet, the home is a lot to behold—but the streamlined palette makes it easier to take it all in.
At 16,700 square feet, the home is a lot to behold—but the streamlined palette makes it easier to take it all in.
In between the guest suites, there are structures for storage, maintenance and a transit waiting suite, all connected with terraced landscape pockets and courtyards.
In between the guest suites, there are structures for storage, maintenance and a transit waiting suite, all connected with terraced landscape pockets and courtyards.
Care was taken not to disturb the existing greenery on the site.
Care was taken not to disturb the existing greenery on the site.